For residents who own an unwanted car stored on their property, the Code Enforcement Division provides a free tow and disposal service. Learn more at www.sanjoseca.gov/unwantedcarpickup.

Other vehicle removal services, provided by DOT, include vehicles that are:

Abandoned

Stored in the public right-of-way

Unregistered

Inoperative

Report ConcernImportant Note: Please be advised, the parking compliance unit is currently experiencing a high number of vehicle abatement service requests. The increased volume of requests is impacting our response time.

The registered or legal owner of a vehicle, or their agent(s), may request a tow hearing (also called a post-storage hearing). A tow hearing will review the evidence used to make the decision to tow the vehicle.

The City of San Joséis committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.